Author: Lonely Planet Kids
Publisher: Lonely Planet
ISBN: 1788682092
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 83
Book Description
Hazard hunters Eddie and Junko are exploring some of the most extreme environments on Earth! But dont worry, they have their dangermobile packed with gadgets to tackle everything they come across. Join them and discover the fires of erupting Stromboli, the worlds fastest winds on Mt. Washington, Brazils venomous snake island, and much more. In this fascinating round-the-world adventure, youll travel to 35 of the planets most dangerous natural places. With a mix of photos and illustrations, amazing facts and danger stats, its a fun and absorbing introduction to our wild and wonderful world. Youll visit: Death Valley, California Tornado Alley, the American Midwest Catatumbo Lightning, Venezuela Holuhraun Lava Field, Iceland Saltstraumen Whirlpools, Norway The Poison Garden, UK Victoria Falls, Zambia and Zimbabwe Darvaza Gas Crater, Turkmenistan Forest of Knives, Madagascar Ross Ice Shelf, Antarctica Komodo National Park, Indonesia Mary River Crocodiles, Australia About Lonely Planet Kids: Come explore! Lets start an adventure. Lonely Planet Kids excites and educates children about the amazing world around them. Combining astonishing facts, quirky humour and eye-catching imagery, we ignite their curiosity and encourage them to discover more about our planet. Every book draws on our huge team of global experts to help share our continual fascination with what makes the world such a diverse and magnificent place inspiring children at home and in school. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.
The Daredevil's Guide to Dangerous Places
A Daredevil's Guide to Storm Chasing
Author: Amie Jane Leavitt
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1429699841
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
"Describes the activity of storm chasing, including how it's done, the dangers involved, and how it has helped scientists learn about severe weather"--
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1429699841
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
"Describes the activity of storm chasing, including how it's done, the dangers involved, and how it has helped scientists learn about severe weather"--
A Daredevil's Guide to Car Racing
Author: Robb Murray
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1429699868
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
"Describes the activity of car racing, including types of racing, racing tracks, safety precautions, and famous drivers"--Provided by publisher.
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1429699868
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
"Describes the activity of car racing, including types of racing, racing tracks, safety precautions, and famous drivers"--Provided by publisher.
A Daredevil's Guide to Stunts
Author: Steve Goldsworthy
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1429699876
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
"Describes the activities of stunt men and women, their various stunts in and out of the movies, safety precautions, and famous stunt people"--Provided by publisher.
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1429699876
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
"Describes the activities of stunt men and women, their various stunts in and out of the movies, safety precautions, and famous stunt people"--Provided by publisher.
A Daredevil's Guide to Swimming with Sharks
Author: Amie Jane Leavitt
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 142969985X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
"Describes swimming with sharks for scientific study and as part of a tour group, the dangers involved, the gear needed, and what scientists have learned from their quests"--
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 142969985X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
"Describes swimming with sharks for scientific study and as part of a tour group, the dangers involved, the gear needed, and what scientists have learned from their quests"--
The Daredevil's Guide to Outer Space
Author: Lonely Planet Kids
Publisher: Lonely Planet
ISBN: 1788685792
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Five. Four. Three. Two. One. Blast off! Having survived some of the scariest destinations on Earth in The Daredevil's Guide to Dangerous Places, Eddie and Junko are off on another epic adventure - this time to outer space. Join our intergalactic explorers as they travel across our Solar System and beyond. Find out what it's like to live on the Moon, visit the International Space Station and fly through Saturn's rings, before you head deeper into space to escape black holes and watch stars explode. You'll encounter many dangers on your journey, but your custom high-tech suit and gadget-packed spaceship will protect you - even against extreme temperatures and asteroids! With real-life photos, out-there illustrations, incredible facts and mind-blowing space stats, The Daredevil's Guide to Outer Space is an awe-inspiring introduction to the Universe. After blast-off you can: Dock at the International Space Station and space walk Land on the Moon and explore its surface Visit the Sun and other planets in our Solar System Meet a Mars rover and Voyager 1 - the furthest human-made object from Earth Explore Mars' giant mountain and Jupiter's moons Get the lowdown on newborn stars, black holes and supernovas Explore the Milky Way and the Asteroid Belt And much more! Also available: The Daredevil's Guide to Dangerous Places About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore! Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.
Publisher: Lonely Planet
ISBN: 1788685792
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Five. Four. Three. Two. One. Blast off! Having survived some of the scariest destinations on Earth in The Daredevil's Guide to Dangerous Places, Eddie and Junko are off on another epic adventure - this time to outer space. Join our intergalactic explorers as they travel across our Solar System and beyond. Find out what it's like to live on the Moon, visit the International Space Station and fly through Saturn's rings, before you head deeper into space to escape black holes and watch stars explode. You'll encounter many dangers on your journey, but your custom high-tech suit and gadget-packed spaceship will protect you - even against extreme temperatures and asteroids! With real-life photos, out-there illustrations, incredible facts and mind-blowing space stats, The Daredevil's Guide to Outer Space is an awe-inspiring introduction to the Universe. After blast-off you can: Dock at the International Space Station and space walk Land on the Moon and explore its surface Visit the Sun and other planets in our Solar System Meet a Mars rover and Voyager 1 - the furthest human-made object from Earth Explore Mars' giant mountain and Jupiter's moons Get the lowdown on newborn stars, black holes and supernovas Explore the Milky Way and the Asteroid Belt And much more! Also available: The Daredevil's Guide to Dangerous Places About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore! Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.
Film Writers Guide
Author: Susan Avallone
Publisher: Lone Eagle Publishing Company, LLC
ISBN: 9780943728988
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 724
Book Description
The most complete reference book about writers of motion pictures and movies-of-the-week. Includes credits and contact information as well as a cross-referenced index by film title/writer. Over 7000 screen-writers containing over 28,000 film listings; releasing information (date & studio), Academy Awards listings, index of literary agencies. Also includes listings of to-be-produced screenplays.
Publisher: Lone Eagle Publishing Company, LLC
ISBN: 9780943728988
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 724
Book Description
The most complete reference book about writers of motion pictures and movies-of-the-week. Includes credits and contact information as well as a cross-referenced index by film title/writer. Over 7000 screen-writers containing over 28,000 film listings; releasing information (date & studio), Academy Awards listings, index of literary agencies. Also includes listings of to-be-produced screenplays.
The Motion Picture Guide 1988 Annual
Author: Jay Robert Nash
Publisher: Cinebooks
ISBN: 9780933997165
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 814
Book Description
Publisher: Cinebooks
ISBN: 9780933997165
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 814
Book Description
How to Travel the World Free As an International Tour Director¬
Author: Gerald Mitchell
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1440100799
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Learn How to Turn Your Avocation into Your Vocation Be an International Tour Director and design and escort your own tours all around the world. In almost every country, tourism is one of the most significant industries providing jobs for thousands of people and economic advantages many countries would not have otherwise. Governments and private enterprise support the efforts of International Tour Directors who invest in imaginative and innovative tourist programs. By providing travelers with good opportunities to have the trip of their dreams, the professional International Tour Director brings income in to a country and to the tourism business in general. Satisfied customers will go back and encourage their friends to undertake the same type of experiences they have, and this will increase business even more. You may be called upon to design and escort Cruises, Spa Holidays, Student Trips, Senior Citizen Motor Coach Tours, Incentive programs, conventions, and almost whatever specialized group you can think of in London, Paris, New York, Rome, and exotic spots throughout the world. As an International Tour Director you will be expected to have a keen interest and skill in fulfilling the needs of your clients by seeking out and finding unspoiled and relatively undiscovered corners of the world, where facilities such as superb, un-crowded golf courses, fishing, hiking, splendid scenery, uncluttered roads and hospitable restaurants offer your clients the best in unforgettable travel experiences. Being a good communicator, a diplomat, detail oriented, well organized, and highly responsible will help you manage emergencies as well as handle considerable amounts of money in both foreign and local currencies. Many Tour Operators are now recruiting International Tour Directors with a Master's degree in history or some other specialty such as wine, culinary arts, architecture, arts and crafts, or even wildflowers. You are the clients' bridge over "the culture gap"
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1440100799
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Learn How to Turn Your Avocation into Your Vocation Be an International Tour Director and design and escort your own tours all around the world. In almost every country, tourism is one of the most significant industries providing jobs for thousands of people and economic advantages many countries would not have otherwise. Governments and private enterprise support the efforts of International Tour Directors who invest in imaginative and innovative tourist programs. By providing travelers with good opportunities to have the trip of their dreams, the professional International Tour Director brings income in to a country and to the tourism business in general. Satisfied customers will go back and encourage their friends to undertake the same type of experiences they have, and this will increase business even more. You may be called upon to design and escort Cruises, Spa Holidays, Student Trips, Senior Citizen Motor Coach Tours, Incentive programs, conventions, and almost whatever specialized group you can think of in London, Paris, New York, Rome, and exotic spots throughout the world. As an International Tour Director you will be expected to have a keen interest and skill in fulfilling the needs of your clients by seeking out and finding unspoiled and relatively undiscovered corners of the world, where facilities such as superb, un-crowded golf courses, fishing, hiking, splendid scenery, uncluttered roads and hospitable restaurants offer your clients the best in unforgettable travel experiences. Being a good communicator, a diplomat, detail oriented, well organized, and highly responsible will help you manage emergencies as well as handle considerable amounts of money in both foreign and local currencies. Many Tour Operators are now recruiting International Tour Directors with a Master's degree in history or some other specialty such as wine, culinary arts, architecture, arts and crafts, or even wildflowers. You are the clients' bridge over "the culture gap"
The History Buff's Guide to World War II
Author: Thomas R. Flagel
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1402271468
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 283
Book Description
Did you know that neither Hitler nor Stalin graduated from high school? Or that the Allies often employed teenage girls as spies? In The History Buff's Guide to World War II, Thomas R. Flagel leaves no stone unturned as he presents dozens of top ten lists that examine the politics, leaders, and battles of the Second World War. From Hitler to Stalin, battleground to home front, Flagel's compelling analysis and attention to often-overlooked information ensures a surprise on every page for even the most dedicated World War II buff. This fresh, impossible-to-put-down book puts a new perspective on one of the most heavily researched wars of all time and is sue to enthrall expert and amateur historians alike. Do You Think You Know World War II? Top Ten Speeches Top Ten Causes of Military Deaths Top Ten Most Popular Myths and Misconceptions Top Ten Forms of Resistance Top Ten Military Blunders
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1402271468
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 283
Book Description
Did you know that neither Hitler nor Stalin graduated from high school? Or that the Allies often employed teenage girls as spies? In The History Buff's Guide to World War II, Thomas R. Flagel leaves no stone unturned as he presents dozens of top ten lists that examine the politics, leaders, and battles of the Second World War. From Hitler to Stalin, battleground to home front, Flagel's compelling analysis and attention to often-overlooked information ensures a surprise on every page for even the most dedicated World War II buff. This fresh, impossible-to-put-down book puts a new perspective on one of the most heavily researched wars of all time and is sue to enthrall expert and amateur historians alike. Do You Think You Know World War II? Top Ten Speeches Top Ten Causes of Military Deaths Top Ten Most Popular Myths and Misconceptions Top Ten Forms of Resistance Top Ten Military Blunders